Monday, July 7, 2014

The Big Idea: 21st-Century Talent Spotting

Think the author is spot on re: "hallmarks of potential" with this list. Love the 1st and 4th one.

  • CURIOSITY: a penchant for seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback and an openness to learning and change
  • INSIGHT: the ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities
  • ENGAGEMENT: a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people
  • DETERMINATION: the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity
Read more in HBR's Talent Spotting. (Thanks, Bill)

Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were

"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .